William Colby

William Egan Colby (January 4, 1920 – April 27, 1996) was an American intelligence officer. He was Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) from September 1973 to January 1976.

William Colby
Director of Central Intelligence
In office September 4, 1973 – January 30, 1976
President	Richard Nixon Gerald Ford
Deputy	Vernon A. Walters
Preceded by	Vernon A. Walters (Acting)
Succeeded by	George H. W. Bush
Deputy Director of Central Intelligence for Operations
In office March 2, 1973 – August 24, 1973
President	Richard Nixon
Preceded by	Thomas Karamessines
Succeeded by	William Nelson
Personal details
Born	William Egan Colby (1920-01-04)January 4, 1920 St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	April 27, 1996(1996-04-27) (aged 76) Rock Point, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery Arlington, Virginia
Spouse(s)	Barbara Heinzen (1945–1984) Sally Shelton (1984–1996)
Children	5 (with Heinzen)
Education	Princeton University (BA) Columbia University (LLB)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Unit	Office of Strategic Services
Battles/wars	World War II

Colby was DCI under President Richard Nixon and President Gerald Ford until January 30, 1976 after which time he was replaced by George H. W. Bush.

Colby died on April 27, 1996 died from a stroke or a heart attack while canoeing in Rock Point, Maryland at the age of 76.^[1]